In early December, the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board (the LRB) issued a decision about the five former Extendicare facilities. The decision was based on an interpretation of the regulations that governed a previous restructuring of the healthcare system in 1997, commonly called the ‘Dorsey regulations’. In that decision, the Saskatoon and Moose Jaw facilities remain within the SEIU-West family. However, the 3 Regina-based facilities were moved, without a vote of the membership, into the CUPE 5430 jurisdiction.
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Notice to Members in the Education Sector - Re: STF Strike
January 12, 2024
Good afternoon,
As you may have heard, the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) has announced that its members across Saskatchewan will be conducting a one-day strike on Tuesday, January 16th.
SEIU-West Education Support Staff Stands with the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation
The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (the STF) has been bargaining with the Government and Trustee bargaining committee. They have reached an impasse and are unable to make any progress. The STF has notified their members that they will be holding a vote on sanctions against their employer.
Convention 2023: Constitutional Amendments
The following Constitutional Amendments were debated, voted on, and passed during Convention:
Prairie School for Union Women 2023 Reports
The SEIU-West Education Committee sponsored members to attend the 2023 Prairie School for Union Women hosted by the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour, and would like to share the reports they received.
Apply to Attend: SSMLT 2023 Conference
The SEIU-West Education Committee will be sponsoring up to two delegates to attend the Saskatchewan Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists (SSMLT) Fall Conference 2023 on October 12 and 13 at the Conexus Arts Centre (200 Lakeshore Drive) in Regina. They will reimburse registration costs, lost wages, travel costs and meal expenses for those who are selected to attend, according to our policies.
Space for these courses is limited so get your Expression of Interest in soon. Your completed Expression of Interest form must be received in our office on or before September 22, 2023 in order to allow us to complete the registration and selection process. More Information about the event can be found here and the registration can be found here.
*Once you've been notified that the Education Committee is sponsoring you, you'll still need to register for the conference. We will book you a hotel room if required and we will send you our Member Expense Form to reimburse your costs.
The History of SEIU-West
SEIU-West celebrates 15 years. Join us as we reflect on the history of the three strong locals which merged in 2008 to become a force to be reckoned with within the labour movement!
Educational Opportunity: SFL OH&S Convention 2023
SEIU-West's Worker Safety Committee is sponsoring up to eight (8) members to attend the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour Occupational Health and Safety Conference.
SACLXT Conference 2023 Applications
The Education Committee will be sponsoring up to four delegates to attend the Saskatchewan Association of Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technicians (SACLXT) Conference on October 21, 2023 at the Saskatoon Inn at 2002 Airport Dr, Saskatoon.
They will reimburse registration costs, lost wages, travel costs and meal expenses for those who are selected to attend according to our policies.
Space for these courses is limited, so get your Expression of Interest in soon. Your completed Expression of Interest form must be received in our office on or before August 27, 2023 in order to allow us to complete the selection process.
More Information about the event can be found here:
2023 SACLXT Registration Form
SACLXT Website
*Once you've been notified that the Education Committee is sponsoring you, you'll still need to register for the conference. Early bird deadline is September 1. We will book you a hotel room if required and we will send you our Member Expense Form to reimburse your costs.
Supporting the Summer Snack Program
The Saskatoon & District Labour Council does many things within the labour movement and to support the community, including the Summer Snack Program.
Contest: Saskatoon Folkfest
Saskatoon Folkfest is back and SEIU-West, in partnership with the Multicultural Mentorship Committee, are proud sponsors of this long-standing festival! To celebrate, we have a contest!
West Park Crossing Bargaining Update No. 10
Date: July 14, 2023
Greetings Sisters, Brothers, and Colleagues,
Regina Folk Festival: Contest!
West Park Crossing Bargaining Update No. 09
Date: July 14, 2023
Greetings Sisters, Brothers, and Colleagues,
Canada Day 2023: Acknowledging our Past, Embracing a Better Future
In recent years, many people have changed the way in which they acknowledge Canada Day. Following the shock of the discovery of thousands of unmarked graves of Indigenous children at residential schools cross Canada, many allies came together to honour Indigenous communities and to raise awareness of the historical and ongoing harms to Indigenous people in Canada. Some communities are shifting to traditional celebrations of Canada, while others have opted to acknowledge Canada Day as a day for mourning and solidarity with Indigenous people.
Build Power, Win Justice
The SEIU-West Political Action & Education Department is pleased to invite members to apply for the first ever Build Power, Win Justice two-day conference, taking place at Living Skies Casino in Swift Current on October 18 and 19th, 2023. Interested members can apply by completing this application form.